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TLC Essentials 4 Ply Worsted Weight Yarn, 100% acrylic, Art. E514 (6 oz skeins). Amount: 5 ounces No. 2319 Cherry Red CA, 12 Ounces No. 2112 Black CB.
SUSAN BATES Crochet Hook: 6 mm [US J-10]. |
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Board measures approx. 22 X 22”. |
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GAUGE: 8 sts = 2.5", 14 rows = 4”
CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge given. |
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| beg |
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begin(ning) |
| ch |
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chain |
| sc |
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single crochet |
| st(s) |
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stitch(es) |
| sk |
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skip |
| rep |
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repeat |
| rem |
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remaining |
| * |
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repeat whatever follows the * as indicated |
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work directions given in brackets the number of times specified | |
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instructions |
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Strip 1 (make 4): With CA ch 9.
Row 1 (right side): Sc in 2nd ch from hook, and in each ch across; turn – 56 (62, 68) sc.
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each st across; turn.
Repeat Row 2 until there are 8 rows, change to CB rep row 2 with CB until there are 8 rows, change to CA, change colors every 8 rows until there are 8 blocks.
Strip 2 (make 4): With CB ch 9.
Row 1 (right side): Sc in 2nd ch from hook, and in each ch across; turn – 56 (62, 68) sc.
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each st across; turn.
Repeat Row 2 until there are 8 rows, change to CA rep row 2 with CA until there are 8 rows, change to CB, change colors every 8 rows until there are 8 blocks.
Sew strips together alternately, sc in ea st and row end around working 3 sc in each corner.
BACK
With CB, ch 65. Sc in 2nd ch from hk and in ea ch across.
Row 2: ch 1, sc in ea sc across; turn. Rep row 2 until there are 32 rows.
Next Row: ch 1, sc in first 16 sts, ch 32, skip next 32 sts, sc in last 16 sts; turn.
Next Row: ch 1, sc in first 16 sts, sc in ea of next 32 ch, sc in last 16 sts; turn.
Rep row 2 for 30 more rows. Sc in ea st and row end around working 3 sc in ea corner for same number of sts as board.
FINISHING: Holding front and back pieces with wrong sides together, and working through all 4 lps, sc in ea st around working 3 sc in ea corner for two rnds.
CHECKERS (make 12 with CA and 12 with CB):
Ch 4, work 13 dc in 1st ch, join with a sl st to top of beg ch-4, Fasten off. Weave in ends. |
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